What soil is best for Podocarpus

Podocarpus prefers soil that is neither waterlogged nor dry. Because Podocarpus is intolerant to salinity and barrenness, its growth effect is very poor in alkaline soil, and it may even fail to survive. Therefore, during the maintenance process, it is necessary to prepare loose, breathable, and slightly acidic soil with strong water permeability. In addition, it is also necessary to ensure that there are sufficient nutrients in the soil to supply the growth of Podocarpus normally.

Soil for Podocarpus

When choosing the use of Podocarpus, you can choose to use loose and breathable river sand, because river sand has very good drainage properties. It is not easy to accumulate water after successful planting, and it is not easy to cause plant rot. In addition, river sand is very conducive to the relaxation and extension of the root system, which means that it is very beneficial for the rooting of Podocarpus.

Soil preparation method for Podocarpus

1. Slag particles + humus particles

Mixing these two soil materials in a 1:1 ratio will allow the roots of the Podocarpus to breathe normally, allowing it to grow luxuriantly and flourish.

2. Garden soil + coal soil + coarse sand

We can mix these three soil materials in a ratio of 5:2:3. The planting material prepared in this way is not only loose and breathable, but also rich in nutrients, which can basically meet the growth needs of Podocarpus.

Podocarpus soil replacement

Podocarpus only needs to be repotted and the soil changed every two years. The recommended time for changing the soil is early spring or late autumn. The temperature in these two seasons is suitable and the climate is not dry, so the damage to the root system caused by changing the soil can be minimized. When changing the soil, about half of the old soil should be removed first, and the dead roots and bad roots of Podocarpus should be cut off according to the actual situation, and then its fibrous roots should be stretched out. If the Podocarpus has grown larger, you can replace it with a larger pot.